Wednesday, February 1, 2012

You might be thinking that I'm sharing this charming poetry card with you today because we have arrived at the month of Love. Kinda sorta...The fact is, late last year, the International Herb Association proclaimed The Rose Herb of the Year for 2012!

Every year since 1995, the International Herb Association has chosen an Herb of the Year...The Horticultural Committee evaluates possible choices based on them being outstanding in at least two of the three major categories: medicinal, culinary, or decorative.

Oh I know what you're thinking, roses herbs? I too had to give some thought to that notion. By definition, An Herb is:

1: a seed-producing annual, biennial, or perennial that does not develop persistent woody tissue but dies down at the end of a growing season. (check √)2: a plant or plant part valued for its medicinal, savory, or aromatic qualities. (check, check, √√)

Believe me when I say, I would like nothing better than to explore the essence of roses with you today. However, there are a few more food celebrations that must be tended to, too:) That's not to say you can't start planning how you are going to get Cooking with Roses this year. And yes, there is a future post planned. Perhaps in June for National Rose Month, perhaps before:) (click to enlarge)

Rose Petal Cupcakes

If you peek to the left, you will see I post the monthly food celebrations up top under February is...Lots of goodies this month for sure!!!

February 3rd

Bean Day in Japan is celebrated on the day before each season begins. However, the term actually refers to the Setsebun in spring. I am not familiar with this holiday but I did think it would be fun to explore one day:)

"On February 4, 1862, Don Facundo Bacardí Massó purchased the first BACARDI rum distillery on El Matadero Street, in the town of Santiago de Cuba, for 3.500 pesos." Bacardi Rum Day anyone???

Pisco Sour Day can be a bit confusing to remember. It is now always celebrated on the first Saturday in February. A ksorta warm up for Super Bowl Sunday this year however, it is also the day Peru celebrates its National Drink!

The lovely graphic at the top of this post was found at a delightful Victorian site. There are tons of beauties to download for free. I must say, I stayed there way longer than I should have but, I had such fun!

I'll be back on Sunday with next week's food celebration but just in case your social network hasn't reminded you yet, Sunday may indeed be Super Bowl Sunday but, it is also World Nutella Day too!!!

Rose a herb.. I like the notion and idea. many countries in this world use regularly rose in their food. the rose cup cake looks delicious, what a lovely idea too.who the he** invented international ice cream breakfast day!? lol I didnt know that there r ppl out there who have that as breakfast. I gotta try that out...!

For some reason I have been dreaming of Baked Alaska recently. I've never tried it myself, but I saw a wonderful photo in a magazine recently. I have missed "the" day, but I just might give that a try.

I so enjoyed reading you; a wealth of information that my brain devours. I had no idea you could eat roses. February 17th is my 4th son's birthday; 40 this year; after that I quit trying for a girl.Rita

I'm a huge rose fan. Catching up with Chopped last week, rose petals were one of the items in the basket. How to repurpose and bring out the flavors without a soapy taste. One chef accomplished it. Spent last weekend pruning the roses back. Lost about 15 or so bushes to the gophers. Interesting since it's been dry. Not sure I'll add them all back. Will definitely try to do something with rose petals--just not sure it will be with chocolate :-) Safe journey